Dry, Still, White, Assyrtiko, Ages well, 15% alc.

If in your mind you have connected the concept of complexity only red wines, Nichteri Grande Reserve of Sigala will probably help you change your mind. A style wine steeped in a long tradition of Santorini from overripe grapes and matured in large barrels, made from the 'magic' hand of a great Greek producer.

The color of wine comes from the limits of lemon and begins to flirt with gold, while the dense impression cause tears in the glass that put suspected high levels of alcohol. Initially closed aromatic nose, which with the passage of time (and obviously the time spent in bottle if not rush to consume) will unfold aromas of ripe fruit, but much more sophisticated honeycomb aromas, hints of honey and chamomile tea. The longer you leave it in the glass, the more generous will be fragrant. Dry mouth, but the severity of Assyrtiko that have not passed barrel. Here the prolonged maturation has given volume and full-bodied, with high alcohol is balanced perfectly with the acidity of Assyrtiko. Aftertaste complex and lengthy in duration which gives a sense of sweetness on the finish and leads to a layered flavor development. The wine has a lot to offer in the next decade from the vintage.

Exceptional

Review by Travis Krueger (Posted on 14/01/2016)

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I first sampled this at the Sigalas Winery in Santorini along with several of their other wines. This is a standout for complexity in white wines. Highly recommended.

HISTORY: i> b>
As "Nichteri" called traditional, white wine of Santorini, which originated from ripe vintage (early September). During processing of the grape, for Nichteri only meant the prorogos with the fermentation and aging take place in old oak barrels. Aging was long barrels, not unload, thus occurs the phenomenon of oxidative aging. The characteristics of the traditional wine Nichteri was the high alcohol (usually more than 15% vol.), The residual sugar is a special character, similar wines Sherry.
We kept all of the above, except the last, ie oxidative aging.

Vinification: b> Classic white wine vinification with fermentation and maturation to occur in old oak barrels with lees for 30 months. Commercially given after 3 years, indicating Grand Reserve. Appearance: b> Yellow color with golden highlights. Nose: b> complex, with aromas of ripe citrus fruits, honey, nuts and minerality, as idiom terroir of Santorini. Mouth: b> Rich, full, complex aromas with mouth, balance and a few sugars that confer specificity to Nichteri. Aging: b> Can be long aging at least 10 years. Served at: b> 13-15 ° C